Don't let animals get beat by summer heat

As the summer approaches it is important for pet owners to stay aware of conditions outside to eliminate potential harm to personal animals.Whether it's heat, bugs, car safety, fertilizers or deadly plants; being aware is the first step for pet owners to protect their furry friends.HEAT and

Sumter holds Memorial Day ceremony

The Sumter County Veteran's Association held a Memorial Day ceremony at Buford Mabry Park, Sumter, South Carolina, just outside of Shaw AFB East gate, May 26.Team Shaw members along with veterans and their families attended the hour-long ceremony to remember those lost in the line of military

Airmen and soldiers serve the best

20th CES firefighters awarded DOD level honor

Two firefighters from the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron received a Department of Defense level award for heroism based on their actions that took place, April 9, 2013.Tech. Sgt. Joseph Charleston, 20th CES station captain, and Senior Airman Boyd Korb, 20th CES firefighter, were directly responsible

Shaw conducts annual women's health fair

The 20th Medical Group held its annual Woman's Health Fair here, May 20.Approximately 123 women attended the fair, which was developed to educate women was developed to educate women about integrated wellbeing in all aspects oflife -- physical, mental, spiritual, and social. "It is a great event for

Ammo Airmen build bombs

Shaw prepares for hurricane season

From coast to coast, National Hurricane Preparedness Week will be observed May 25 through 31. During this time Team Shaw, to include the 20th Operations Support Squadron, will prepare for the worst, running mock scenarios and learning from the past.Hurricane season runs from June 1, and continues

Hill Airmen assist in Shaw mission

Airmen from the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Group at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, will spend the next month at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, removing and installing a bulkhead in one of Shaw's F-16CJ Fighting Falcons.The Hill Airmen are here because the extent of the repair exceeds what Shaw Airmen are

Shaw celebrates Police Week with community

Shaw Air Force Base and the Sumter, S.C., community came together to honor civil and military peace keepers during National Police Week.From May 12-17, the 20th Security Forces Squadron alongside local and state law enforcement agencies held events commemorating the week and creating ties between

ALS class 14-4 graduates

Congratulations to the following senior airmen and staff sergeants who graduated from the Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airman Leadership School class 14-4 here, May 15.Senior Airman Bleys Atkinson, 20th Component Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Michael Bandoo, 20th Logistics Readiness